Abu Garcia's Muscle Tip MT Boat Rod Reel Combo is a ready-to-fish package aimed at anglers new to boat fishing or those wanting a compact, affordable setup for kayak and small-boat work. The 6ft glass fibre blank keeps the rod short enough to handle in tight spaces, and the combo arrives with an Abu Garcia GT 345 level wind multiplier already matched to the rod and pre-spooled with 20lb Trilene mono.
The blank is rated 15-40lb, which covers a wide spread of inshore species from smaller reef fish up to decent cod and pollack. Glass fibre construction gives the rod a forgiving, progressive action that absorbs head shakes and sudden runs without the brittleness of cheaper composite blanks.
The Tuff integrated clear solid tip is the standout feature , a sensitive, visually readable tip section that telegraphs light bites at depth, useful when fishing over wrecks or reefs where bites can be tentative. The rod breaks down into two equal halves for easier transport in a car boot or kayak hatch.
The GT 345 reel is an entry-level multiplier with a graphite body, right-hand wind, and a power handle for leverage when retrieving heavy rigs or winding against a strong fish. Line capacity is 300m of 25lb at 0.45mm diameter, which is generous for most inshore scenarios.
If you're shopping for a first boat combo or a backup setup that keeps the price sensible and arrives ready to fish, this is one of the entry-level options in the compact boat-rod category.
| Lengths | 6ft, 7ft |
| Feature | What this means |
|---|---|
| Rod Length: 6ft (1.80m) | A compact 6ft length that is ideal for fishing from a boat or kayak, where space is limited and a shorter rod is much easier to handle and manoeuvre. |
| Blank Material: Glass Fibre | The blank is built from fibreglass, which gives it a forgiving, progressive action and plenty of strength to handle a wide range of target species and conditions. |
| Line Rating: 15 to 40lb | The rod is designed to work with lines between 15lb and 40lb breaking strain, giving it real versatility for targeting everything from smaller species up to larger, hard-fighting fish. |
| Tuff Integrated Clear Solid Tip | The solid tip section is super sensitive, meaning you can easily spot light bites and taps at depth. The clear construction also makes bite detection more straightforward to read visually. |
| 2 Equal Length Sections | The rod breaks down into two equal halves, making it much easier to transport and store, particularly useful if you are heading out on a kayak or boat with limited space. |
| BBEG Guides | Boat rod-specific guides that allow your line to run smoothly from the reel to the tip, reducing friction and helping you fish effectively at depth. |
| Graphite Reel Seat | A graphite reel seat holds your multiplier reel securely in place during the fight. Graphite is lightweight and resistant to the wet, salty conditions you often encounter on a boat. |
| EVA Grips | The handle is fitted with EVA foam grips, which are comfortable to hold for long sessions and remain easy to grip even when wet. |
| Included Reel: Abu Garcia GT 345 Level Wind Multiplier | The combo comes with Abu Garcia's own GT 345 boat multiplier reel already matched to the rod, so you can be ready to fish straight away without having to source a separate reel. |
| Right Hand Wind | The reel is set up for right-handed retrieve, meaning the handle is on the right side. Worth checking before purchase if you prefer to wind with your left hand. |
| Power Handle | The reel is fitted with a power handle, which gives you extra leverage and grip when winding in a strong fish or retrieving heavy rigs from depth. |
| Line Capacity: 300m of 25lb/0.45mm | The spool can hold 300 metres of 25lb monofilament at 0.45mm diameter, which is a generous capacity for most boat fishing scenarios and gives you plenty of line if a fish makes a long run. |
| Pre-Spooled: 20lb Clear Trilene Mono | The reel arrives already loaded with 20lb Trilene monofilament line, so you can head straight out on the water without needing to spool up yourself before your first session. |
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"we just got back from looe in cornwall yesterday having tried these rods we managed to land congers to 20lb plus and several double figure ling and many more species so all in all not a bad rod and reel set up for the money at 65 quid" - nesa.co.uk's Review
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Two lengths: 6ft (1.80m) and 7ft (2.10m). The 6ft is the more common choice for tight boat cockpits and kayak fishing where space is at a premium; the 7ft suits anglers who want a bit more reach when fishing from larger boats or over higher gunnels.
The Abu Garcia GT 345 Level Wind multiplier reel, pre-spooled with 20lb clear Trilene monofilament. The GT 345 is a right-hand wind reel with a power handle and 300m line capacity at 25lb/0.45mm, so the combo is ready to fish straight from the box.
Yes, particularly the 6ft variant. The short length makes it easy to manoeuvre in the confined space of a kayak cockpit, and the two equal-length sections mean it packs down to just 3ft for transport. The fibreglass blank is also more forgiving of the knocks and bumps that come with kayak work.
15-40lb breaking strain. This wide rating gives it real versatility , you can fish lighter 15-20lb setups for smaller species like pollack and codling, or step up to 30-40lb for bigger cod, conger, and tope. The combo arrives spooled with 20lb mono, which sits at the lighter end of the rod's range.
Bite detection at depth. The Tuff Integrated Clear Solid Tip is highly sensitive, so you can spot light taps and rattles from species like whiting, dabs, and plaice that don't always pull the rod tip hard. The clear construction also makes it easier to read bites visually when you're watching the tip against the sky or water.
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